Fundamentals of Business Law
Law
A course by
Lincoln University
An introduction to the New Zealand legal system with a focus on contract law, torts, trusts, agency, and corporate law, designed for business students.
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Foundation in business law
Develop an excellent foundation in business law and an appreciation of how commercial decisions can impact stakeholders.
Legal knowledge and analytical skills
Gain knowledge, analytical skills and the ability to interpret the legal system, basic contract, tort, trusts, agency and corporate law, including incorporation and its effects, management and insolvency.
Application of legal principles
Apply New Zealand legal principles to business transactions.
What You're Signing Up For
This course introduces students to the New Zealand legal system as it relates to business. It covers fundamental areas including contract law, torts, trusts, agency, and corporate law, with attention to risks and responsibilities arising in commercial activities under Aotearoa-New Zealand law. The course equips students to interpret and apply New Zealand legal principles to business transactions, and analyses the effects of incorporation, management and insolvency.
Course Content
- New Zealand legal system
- Contract law
- Torts
- Trusts
- Agency
- Corporate law
- Risks and responsibilities in business
- Incorporation, management, and insolvency
What you need to know first
Restriction: Introduction to Commercial Law, LWST-114
Restriction: Commercial Law I, LWST-201
Academic Program: Pathway Cert for MPA Entry, 5761
Academic Program: C.Proficiency (L5-7), 4000
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Law
Business
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in business with legal compliance responsibilities
Preparation for advanced business, law, or management studies
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